NRI Digest

Jeddah, July 16: The 24th Annual General Body Meeting of Jam’iyyatul Falah Jeddah Unit, a front line NGO awarded by Karnataka State Government, was recently held at Star Restaurant, Azizia Jeddah and new Executive Committee has elected B.P. Abid Bajpe as the new President of JF Jeddah for the period of 2012 – 2013. Jam’iyyatul Falah founder member Mohammed Iqbal Yusuf has expressed in his message

New Jersey, July 18: The Konkani Sammelan is a unique medium for Konkani’s to connect with each other through a formalized system which integrates the need of a community to socialize with the hope of its denizens to showcase and protect its cultural diversity. Far from being a mere cultural extravaganza, the Konkani Sammelan supports and fosters communal harmony and is the binding force that

Riyadh, July 14: “Islam does not consider the charity work in quantity; rather it measures the good deeds in the frame of one’s intention” said Mohammed Qayum Ahmed. He was speaking at ‘Welcome to Ramadan’ programme organised by Sanmarga Readers’ Forum in Riyadh. Zakath system in Islam is a facility to uplift the community and society as whole, which brings in harmony in the society, he said

Dubai, July 11: Emirates India Fraternity Forum (EIFF) conducted a community leaders’ get-together under the theme “Together for Empowerment” on July 6 at Karama Center, Karama-Dubai. The program started with the recitation of Holy Qur’an by Aslam Koppa and Badruddin welcomed the gathering. Nasir Husain, President EIFF, in his Inaugural speech emphasized on the importance of upliftment of Muslim

Dubai, July 11: The UAE Amchigele Samaj organized a Spiritual Evening on July 6, 2012 at Party Hall , Mezzanine Floor, Al Maskan Building, Karama here. The discourse was in Konkani language on the "Essence of the Bhagavad Gita". Prema Bhakti Das (Padmakar P Padiyar ), President of ISKCON Mangalore Branch was the main speaker. The main highlight of the evening was the message of the Gita. The

Dubai, July 11: UAE Ganiga Samaja organised its 6th Annual conference on July 6 at Dubai Grand Hotel Apartments, Bur Dubai, Dubai. Ramachandra Ganiga Kuthpady, Vice President of Ganiga Samaja, Mumbai who was on a private visit to Dubai was the Chief Guest of the function. K J Ganiga presided over the function, former General Manager of SyndicateBank. Along with Ramachandra Kuthpady and K.J.Ganiga

Dubai, July 10: Born in Mangalore in Karnataka state of India, Vikyath Vijay Poojary moved to Mumbai early in life, and joined St. Anthony’s High School, Vakola. After passing High school in Mumbai in 2009 with a high first class, another migration happened, this time to Dubai, Gulf Indian High School. Senior Secondary Examination was under CBSE board in 2012 scoring 81%. Vikyath is now enrolled

Jubail, July 9 : AMACO annual sports meet was held at Al sharq camp here in Jubail. Programme started with Qirath by Ismail Tafseer. The workshop was conducted for the members during the meet to maintain the discipline among members. Amaco supporters and players shared their individual experiences with Amaco club for the past 12 years. Sharing his experience Mohammed Shabeer said unity is the main

Dubai, July 8: "Konnect Kudla" the team which released the much spoken Vijay Kumar Kodialbail's "Oriyardori Asal" Tulu comedy film made waves in UAE and concluded shows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on July 5 and 6, 2012 successfully. The team of "Konnect Kudla" comprising of Prashant Acharya, Vasanth Shetty, Dhikshit Shetty, Noel D' Almeida, Shodhan Prasad, Navin and a group of youngsters who have

Jubail, July 7: The ninth general body meeting (AGM) of Jam’iyyatul Falah,Jubail Unit was held on Friday June 22, 2012, at Cook Xon Restaurant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Farook was re-elected unanimously as the president of JF-Jubail for the term 2012-2013. The meeting started with the recitation of Holy Quran by Br.Abdul Hameed - Aramex. In his presidential address, President Mohammed